How‑To Delete

How to Delete Any Account — Step-by-Step Guides

Clear, up-to-date instructions to permanently delete your accounts and data on social media, messaging apps, Google, Apple, Microsoft, shopping, payment, streaming, gaming and dating services. Each guide covers what to back up first, the exact steps, grace periods and what happens to your data. We are an independent site and are not affiliated with any of the companies listed.

Social Media

Facebook Account

Facebook Page

Instagram Account

LinkedIn Account

Pinterest Account

Reddit Account

Snapchat Account

Threads Account

TikTok Account

TikTok Story

X (Twitter) Account

Messaging

Discord Account

Telegram Account

WhatsApp Account

Google & Email

Gmail Account

Google Account

Yahoo Account

YouTube Channel

Big Tech Accounts

Apple Account (Apple ID)

Microsoft Account (Outlook, Hotmail, Xbox)

Samsung Account

Shopping & Payments

Amazon Account

Cash App Account

eBay Account

Etsy Account

PayPal Account

Temu Account

Venmo Account

Streaming & Entertainment

Netflix Account

Spotify Account

Gaming

Roblox Account

Steam Account

Twitch Account

Dating

Bumble Account

Hinge Account

Tinder Account

Travel & Transport

Airbnb Account

Uber Account

AI, Work & Learning

ChatGPT Account

Duolingo Account

Zoom Account

Devices & Apps

Apps on iPhone & Android

Page in Microsoft Word

Stickers on iPhone

History & Data

Browser History

Cookies and Cache

Google Maps History

Google Search History

Privacy guides

Background reading to help you decide what to delete and how to protect your data afterwards.

Delete vs Deactivate

What each option really does on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and more.

Complete Privacy Checklist

Essential steps to protect your personal data and online privacy.

Digital Footprint Audit

Find old accounts and data about you before you start deleting.

Data Privacy Laws & Your Rights

Use GDPR, CCPA and other laws to make companies delete your data.

Social Media Detox Guide

Practical strategies for stepping back from social media.

Digital Detox Guide

A step-by-step plan to reduce screen time.

Before you delete any account

Download your data — most services offer an export under Settings, Privacy or Your information.
Cancel subscriptions — deleting an app or even an account does not always stop App Store or Google Play billing.
Move money and credits out of payment, shopping and gaming accounts.
Replace “Sign in with Google/Apple/Facebook” logins on other sites.
Check the grace period — many services wait 14–30 days before deleting, and logging in cancels the request.